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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.77, 276.06 and 111.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.77, 276.06 and 111.68 is: 167.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.77 : 276.06 = 111.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.77/276.06 = 111.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.77x = 276.06 × 111.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.77x = 30,830.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,830.38/183.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.77

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